Jets bringing back FB Richardson after cutting him

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says the team will re-sign veteran fullback Tony Richardson a day after cutting the popular player.

The Jets will add Richardson to the 53-man roster, and Ryan says he will play in the season opener against Baltimore next Monday night.

Ryan adds that cornerback Brian Jackson will be released to clear a roster spot.

Ryan says the team was able to re-sign Richardson so quickly because it received a roster exemption from the league after signing Darrelle Revis on Sunday night, ending the cornerback's lengthy holdout.

The move to cut the 38-year-old Richardson on Sunday was surprising because Ryan repeatedly said the team would go with two fullbacks to help the Jets' run-heavy offense.